American Expedition Vehicles Moab/Call of Duty Rear Bumper Water Tanks with Pump Kit User Manual
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B. REMOVAL OF THE FACTORY SPARE TIRE CARRIER
1. NOTE: If you are installing the AEV Rear Bumper ONLY you do not have to remove the
factory spare tire carrier and can proceed to step I (page 14).
2. Remove the vent bezel on the inside of the tailgate to access the connector for the CHMSL
(Center High Mount Stop Lamp). Use a pry tool to remove as shown.
3. Remove the eight bolts that attach the factory spare tire carrier to the tailgate. Reinstall the
four bolts on the right side of the tailgate and SAVE the other four bolts to install the AEV Tire
Carrier Bracket later.
4. Remove the rubber tire bumpers from the Tailgate.
5. If using the AEV CHMSL kit (PART#10404001AA) refer to the instructions at the end of this
document. NOTE: The stock CHMSL is not compatible with the AEV Tire Carrier.